Planner

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Annual bonus

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Dayton, NJ is seeking a Planner to ensure seamless production planning and alignment with customer ship dates. The role involves converting planned orders to process orders and coordinating with Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, QC, and Production.

The ideal candidate will have SAP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to maintain data accuracy and meet manufacturing commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (SD/MM/PP) or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Clear communication across all organizational levels is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review planning reports, create STOs, and convert planned orders to process orders aligned with customer ship dates.
• Consolidate and optimize process orders, including consumption of available blocked stock.
• Schedule manufacturing activities based on equipment availability and delivery requirements.
• Identify material shortages and proactively communicate issues to ensure rapid resolution.
• Print, review, and maintain shop floor documentation, ensuring accuracy and prioritization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, QC, and Production on order or schedule changes.
• Incorporate QC-approved distressed inventory into new batches to minimize financial loss.
• Support manufacturing with inventory discrepancies, rescheduling due to equipment issues, and documentation reprints.
• Coordinate purchase orders and schedules with outside toll manufacturers, including invoice and GRIR monitoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Data accuracy

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

## PlannerApply: On-site: South Brunswick, NJ, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R21847**Job Summary**Are you ready to play a critical role in ensuring seamless production planning while directly supporting customer commitments and manufacturing excellence?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.The role is based in **Dayton, NJ** (**onsite, day shift**). Be part of a **collaborative, fast‐paced, and results‐driven** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Review planning reports, create STOs, and convert planned orders to process orders aligned with customer ship dates* Consolidate and optimize process orders, including consumption of available blocked stock* Schedule manufacturing activities based on equipment availability and delivery requirements* Identify material shortages and proactively communicate issues to ensure rapid resolution* Print, review, and maintain shop floor documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper prioritization* Partner cross‐functionally with Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, QC, and Production on order or schedule changes* Incorporate QC‐approved distressed inventory into new batches to minimize financial loss* Support manufacturing with inventory discrepancies, rescheduling due to equipment issues, and documentation reprints* Coordinate purchase orders and schedules with outside toll manufacturers, including invoice and GRIR monitoring**What Makes You the Right Fit*** Working knowledge of SAP (SD, MM, PP modules) or similar ERP systems* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)* Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills in a manufacturing environment* Experience prioritizing work in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven setting* High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy* Ability to collaborate across Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Planning teams**How Would You Stand Out?*** Experience supporting chemical, flavor, or specialty manufacturing operations* Familiarity with toll manufacturing coordination and inventory reconciliation* Prior exposure to high‐odor or specialty chemical production environments**Why Choose Us?*** Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan* Opportunity to work for a global, innovation‐driven organization* Exposure to complex supply chain and manufacturing operations* Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement* Collaborative culture that values accountability and growthWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn moreSalary Ranges:52,556.00ᅠ-ᅠ75,080.00ᅠUSD